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> Eli Lilly has won the latest round in its bitter court fight with longtime partner Amylin. Report
> Seattle Genetics has exercised an option to co-develop a second antibody-drug conjugate under its ADC collaboration agreement with Agensys. Seattle Genetics release
> Assay Depot, which has developed an automated process for hiring a CRO, has raised $1.7 million. Report
> Linda Powers, who runs Toucan Capital, has taken the helm at Northwest Biotherapeutics, an OTC biotech where she has been both chairwoman and financial backer. Northwest release
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> FDA tightens up use of high-dose Zocor. Report
> Pfizer to suspend common chicken drug on arsenic concerns. Story
> Court lifts restrictions on Lilly diabetes reps. Item
> Pharma faces bigger hurdles in Europe. Article
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> Adult vaccines cut down on healthcare costs. Article
> UCFS researchers unveil promising glioblastoma vaccine data. Report
> Vaccine makers cut prices for developing countries. Story
> J&J, GSK team on malaria vaccine. Article
> Vaxart starts Ph1 oral vax trial. Item
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Novartis leans on CMOs for ops gains. Article
> HP primed for large-scale track/trace. Report
> Disposables maker goes solar, targeting energy costs. Story
> Glass chips prompt another American Regent recall. Item
> India yanks license of uncooperative Chinese supplier. News
> Sun, Max RFID pilot advances. Report
And Finally...Researchers at UC London say that the protein thymosin Beta 4 appears to regenerate dormant cells in the hearts of adult patients, promising a new treatment for heart attack victims. Story